National flag carrier wins best airlines awards

  The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been granted with the Best Airlines of The Year award at the ongoing International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Vietnamese-created Drone Race app raises thousands on Indiegogo

VietNamNet Bridge - After one week of raising funds, Drone Race, the game designed by a team of young Vietnamese, received 300 orders and $43,750 from donors at Indiegogo, the largest global site for fundraisers.

August auctions raise $127 million on two exchanges

 Eight auctions were organised on the two national stock exchanges in August, bringing in a total of 2.83 trillion VND (127 million USD) for issuers. 

One barrier removed, another imposed on car importers

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is compiling a legal document which will replace the controversial Circular 20, which bars small automobile importers from entering the market.

Vietnam wins first-ever Paralympic gold, breaks world record

 Power-lifter Le Van Cong has won the first-ever gold medal at a Paralympics for Vietnam and set a new world record of 183kg in the men’s 49kg category. 

Bui Xuan Phai Awards honour lovers of Hanoi

  Winners of the ninth Bui Xuan Phai – For the Love of Hanoi Awards were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on September 8.

Vietnam joins Asian-Pacific travel mart in Indonesia

 Vietnam is showing its reforms and progress in tourism industry at the Pacific Asia Travel Association travel mart, which was officially opened in Indonesia’s Banten province on September 8. 

NA backs exchanges of Vietnamese, Japanese legislators

 National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and other Japanese legislators in Hanoi on September 8. 

Vietnam-China relations continue positive development

 The upcoming official visit to China by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is expected to maintain the positive development trend in the bilateral relations.

28th, 29th ASEAN Summits wrap up

 Leaders of ASEAN countries and the bloc’s partners participated in the closing ceremony of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane on September 8 afternoon. 

14th NA Standing Committee to convene third session

  The third session of the 14th National Assembly Standing Committee is scheduled to open on September 12.

PM attends East Asia Summit, ASEAN+1 Summits

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the ASEAN Plus One Summits with the US and India and the East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on September 8, within the framework of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings. 

Trinh Xuan Thanh suggested being expelled from Party

 The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has suggested the Party’s Secretariat expel Trinh Xuan Thanh, a member of the Hau Giang provincial Party Committee, from the Party. 

PM pays courtesy visits to former Lao leaders

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid courtesy visits to former Lao Party General Secretary and President Choummaly Sayasone and former Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong in Vientiane on September 8. 

PM meets Australia counterpart, UN leader in Vientiane

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in Vientiane, Laos on September 8, during which he asked for Australia’s assistance in climate change response, sustainable development, and education. 

Bad odor affects southern part of Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge - Residents in HCM City's Phu My Hung area in district 7 and in Binh Chanh and Nha Be districts have asked local authorities to help control the bad odor affecting the areas. 

Vocational schools unexpectedly attract more students

VietNamNet Bridge - While universities struggle to search for students for the new academic year, prestigious vocational schools have nearly fulfilled their enrollment plans. 

Visiting the pristine wild nature of Cau Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – Any nature lover or adventure-seeker will have an unforgettable experience on Cu Lao Cau, the wildly beautiful island totally lit by solar power rather than hydro-electricity.

Vpresso: a new traditional face of VN coffee

 VietNamNet Bridge – Throughout the decades of history since it finally made its appearance in Viet Nam at the end of the 19th century, coffee has found ways to adapt itself to the tastes of the citizens in this tropical country.

New traditional theatre opens in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new theatre offering traditional shows aimed at visitors opened in downtown HCM City this week.

How has the ‘new tiger’ Vietnam fared in the AEC?

VietNamNet Bridge - It is still too early to say how the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) has affected Vietnam's economy. In the last eight months, since the AEC took shape, Vietnam has encountered many difficulties.

Cancer to kill young more

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Creator endows humans a life to live, but also sets a deadline for life to come to an end. Nothing or no one can defy nature, but it is unbearable that in just a week,

Vietnam should not invest in steel

VietNamNet Bridge – Former Minister of Planning and Investment, Professor Nguyen Mai, speaks to the Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper, suggesting that HSG should focus on the manufacture of high grade alloy rather than steel.

Xam Singing – A unique traditional music genre in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Xam” singing is a traditional art form which originated in Vietnam’s northern regions.

Citizens should be well aware of rights

 VietNamNet Bridge – If the State and citizens are not well aware of their responsibilities and obligations, “the tolerance for corruption” by chance will become a prolonged practice.